Claims:I/We Claim:
1. A system for disinfecting vehicle, wherein the system comprises:
an input module (110) to receive request for disinfecting the vehicle; a sensor module (120) so as to detect presence of human being inside the vehicle;
characterized by:
a validation module (130), communicably connected with the input module (110), that:
validates the request based on the one or more inputs received from the sensor module (120) therefrom,
validates status of doors of the vehicle; and
procures one or more actions to be taken at a UV module (150) for the user validated thereof;
an action module (140) to perform certain action based on inputs from the validation module (130); and
the UV module (150) configured with an intelligent module (155) to calculate dosage of ultraviolet radiation based on volume of internal space of the vehicle, irradiation of the UV module (150) and duration for which disinfection is to take place, wherein the UV module (150) is configured to activate or deactivate based on the response of action module (140) and is calibrated inside the vehicle in a manner that rays of the UV module (150) covers full internal space of the vehicle.

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the input module (110), the sensor module (120), the validation module (130), the action module (140) and the UV module (150) are communicably connected with an information server (160), the information server (160) is configured to:
receive request for disinfecting the vehicle;
gather input from the sensor module (120) on presence of human being inside the vehicle;
provide input from the sensor module to the validation module (130);
receive action to be performed by the validation module (130);
send action to be performed by the validation module (130); and
send activation/ deactivation signal to the UV module (150).

3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprises a user interface (170) for sending request and receiving notification.

4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the UV module (150) flashes ultraviolet radiations in the internal space of the vehicle for a predetermined time after receiving input from the action module (140) and sends notification to the information server (160) after deactivation.

5. The UV module (150) claimed in claim 1, wherein the UV module (150) comprises a microcontroller configured in a manner that the UV module (150) flashes ultraviolet radiation for a predetermined duration with at least one wavelength ranging between 100 to 400 µm.

6. The information server as claimed in claim 2, where in the information server (160) is communicably connected with the user interface to send notification and to raise request for disinfecting the vehicle by a user.

7. A method for disinfecting vehicle, wherein the method comprises steps of:
receiving request for disinfecting the vehicle by an input module (110);
detecting presence of human being inside the vehicle by a sensor (120);
validating certain parameters by a validation module (130) communicably configured with the input module (110), wherein the validation module (130):
validates the request based on the one or more inputs received from the sensor module (120) therefrom,validates status of doors of the vehicle; and
procures one or more actions to be taken at a UV module (150) for the user validated thereof; performing certain action based on input from the validation module (130) by an action module (140); and calculating dosage of ultraviolet radiation based on volume of internal space of the vehicle by an intelligent module (155) and activating the UV module (150) based on response of the action module (140); wherein the UV module (150) is calibrated inside the vehicle in a manner that rays of the UV module (150) covers full internal space of the vehicle.

8. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the method includes connecting the input module (110), the sensor module (120), the validation module (130), the action module (140) and the UV module (150) with an information server such that the information server (160) performs steps of:
receiving request for disinfecting the vehicle by the input module (110);
gathering input from the sensor module (120) on presence of human being inside the vehicle;
providing input from the sensor module (120) to the validation module (130);
receiving action to be performed by the validation module (130);
sending action to be performed by the validation module (130); and
sending activation/ deactivation signal to the UV module (150).

9. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the method comprises steps of configuring a user interface (170) to send and request notifications.

10. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the method comprises steps of flashing ultraviolet radiation by UV module (150) in the internal space of the vehicle for a predetermined time after receiving input from the action module (140) and sends notification to the information server (160) after deactivation.

11. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the method comprises steps of configuring a microcontroller with the UV module (150) in a manner that the UV module (150) flashes ultraviolet radiation for a predetermined duration with at least one wavelength ranging between 100 to 400 µm.

12. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein the method comprises steps of connecting the information server (160) with the user interface (170) so as to send and receive notification and to raise request for disinfecting the vehicle.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates, generally, to an apparatus for disinfecting germs and more particularly, to the field of vehicle disinfection.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] Public transport is the most economical way to commute, but one cannot underestimate the risk of public transport in the spread of germs. Chances of transmission of infection is probable in all modes of public transport. Public transport not only poses a significant threat of spreading the virus but also increases the severity of community transmissions. Public transport service providers have come up with a marketing contrivance, promising the safety measures being taken by them in order to prevent the spread of germs; contrary to this, implementation of disinfecting measures is realistically unattainable and poses serious health risks.
[0002] Disinfectants are used in order to prevent the spread of germs in public transport. Since there is a huge influx and outflow of passengers at every interval in public transport, proper disinfection after each trip is uncertain. Disinfectants pose serious health risks if not used with caution. Overexposure to disinfectants can not only cause dizziness and headaches, but can also harm the respiratory tract. Fragrances used in disinfectants may cause allergic reactions as well as hormonal imbalance.
[0003] In current scenario, it is impossible to predict the exact Covid status of each and every individual. Virus gets deposited on knobs, handles, seats, and hand-rest. Failing to disinfect properly in between trips, one can get infected quite easily. There is also a chance of transmission of infection from taking a seat which has been previously occupied by an infected individual.
[0004] In public transport, one cannot determine with absolute certainty of the disinfection protocols being exercised properly or not. Even though companies and drivers claim on disinfecting their vehicles periodically after each trip, the customer is left with no proof of the actual status of disinfection. Usually, disinfection is done manually with the help of support staff. As disinfectants cannot get rid of germs completely, there is a risk of transmission of germs even after disinfection. As mentioned earlier, chemicals present in disinfectants are harmful to health and the fumes are present even after the disinfection is done and especially in a closed vehicle, the danger of inhaling these fumes increases manifold. There is also a chance that the person who is doing the disinfection, is not doing the disinfection properly, he/she can contaminate the vehicle or may contract germs while disinfecting; depending on his/her condition.
[0005] Chemical disinfection comes at risk and is not a viable option to get rid of germs.
[0006] Therefore it is a matter of concern to monitor dubious activities performed during transit and delivery. Hence, there is a need to address aforesaid problems.


SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The following description is a complete disclosure and therefore lays down the aspects of the proposed solution. A person skilled in the art would appreciate that this complete specification may comprise one or more elements and sub – elements thereof, including but not limited to, routines, methods, processes, operations, systems, apparatuses and devices, whether named or unnamed, without deviating from the scope of this complete application. Those skilled in the art would also appreciate that the invention disclosed in this complete application may be carried out by methods and/ or through systems which are equivalent to the solution disclosed in this complete application, and therefore any definition/ description of the said equivalents in the complete specification should be construed as being amply covered in the complete specification.
[0008] The present invention is intended to address at least one of the above mentioned problems and/ or disadvantages and to provide a suitable solution. Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention is to provide a system and method to dis-infect vehicles.
[0009] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a system for disinfecting vehicle is provided. The system includes an input module to receive request for disinfecting the vehicle. The system then includes a sensor module so as to detect presence of human being inside the vehicle. The system further includes a validation module, communicably connected with the input module, that validates the request based on the one or more inputs received from the sensor module therefrom, validates status of doors of the vehicle, and procures one or more actions to be taken at a UV module for the user validated thereof. The system also includes an action module to perform certain action based on inputs from the validation module. The system further includes the UV module configured with an intelligent module to calculate dosage of ultraviolet radiation based on volume of internal space of the vehicle, irradiation of the UV module and duration for which disinfection is to take place. In an embodiment, the UV module is configured to activate or deactivate based on the response of action module and is calibrated inside the vehicle in a manner that rays of the UV module covers full internal space of the vehicle.
[0010] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a method for disinfecting vehicle is provided. The method includes receiving request for disinfecting the vehicle by an input module. The method then includes detecting presence of human being inside the vehicle by a sensor. The method also includes validating certain parameters by a validation module communicably configured with the input module. In an embodiment of the present invention, the validation module validates the request based on the one or more inputs received from the sensor module therefrom, validates status of doors of the vehicle and procures one or more actions to be taken at a UV module for the user validated thereof. The method further includes performing certain action based on input from the validation module by an action module. The method also includes calculating dosage of ultraviolet radiation based on volume of internal space of the vehicle by an intelligent module and activating the UV module based on response of the action module. In an embodiment of the present invention the UV module is calibrated inside the vehicle in a manner that rays of the UV module covers full internal space of the vehicle.
[0011] Other aspects, advantages and salient features of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses exemplary embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0012] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0013] Fig. 1 illustrates a high level block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the claimed system,
[0014] Fig. 2 illustrates a high level flow chart of a preferred embodiment of the claimed process, and
[0015] Fig. 3 illustrates an exemplary non-limiting example of the claimed system.
[0016] Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and may have not been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figure may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of exemplary embodiments of the invention as defined by the claims and their equivalents. It includes various specific details to assist in that understanding but these are to be regarded as merely exemplary. Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognise that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions are omitted for clarity and conciseness.
[0018] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the bibliographical meanings, but, are merely used by the inventor to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the invention. Accordingly, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention are provided for illustration purpose only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
[0019] It is to be understood that the singular forms “a” “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “a component surface” includes reference to one or more of such surfaces.
[0020] Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, discussed below, are non-limiting illustrations which may be used to explain and describe the invention used to explain and describe the invention disclosed herein. Persons skilled in the art will appreciate that the purpose of these figures is to provide clarity on the concepts associated with the various technical embodiments of this invention. These figures may include block diagrams and/or flowcharts and/or other simplistic representations and may not always indicate the real time operations taking place in the invention.
[0021] Accordingly, Fig. 1 illustrates a high level block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the claimed system 100. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention a system for disinfecting vehicle is provided. In an embodiment, the vehicle can be any carrier, for a non-limiting example, roadways, railways, metro, airways and waterways. The system includes an input module 110 to receive request for disinfecting the vehicle. The system then includes a sensor module 120 so as to detect presence of human being inside the vehicle. The system further includes a validation module 130, communicably connected with the input module, that validates the request based on the one or more inputs received from the sensor module 120 therefrom, validates status of doors of the vehicle, and procures one or more actions to be taken at a UV module 150 for the user validated thereof. The system also includes an action module 140 to perform certain action based on inputs from the validation module. The system further includes the UV module 150 configured with an intelligent module 155 to calculate dosage of ultraviolet radiation based on volume of internal space of the vehicle, irradiation of the UV module 150 and duration for which disinfection is to take place. In an embodiment, the UV module 150 is configured to activate or deactivate based on the response of action module and is calibrated inside the vehicle in a manner that rays of the UV module 150 covers full internal space of the vehicle.
[0022] In one more embodiment of the present invention, the UV module 150 flashes ultraviolet radiations in the internal space of the vehicle for a predetermined time after receiving input from the action module 140 and sends notification to the information server after deactivation.
[0023] In another embodiment of the present invention the UV module 150 includes a microcontroller configured in a manner that the UV module 150 flashes ultraviolet radiation for a predetermined duration with at least one wavelength ranging between 100 to 400 nm.
[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, the input module 110, the sensor module 120, the validation module 130, the action module 140 and the UV module 150 are communicably connected with an information server 160.
[0025] In a preferred embodiment the information server 160 receives request for disinfecting the vehicle, gathers input from the sensor module on presence of human being inside the vehicle, provides input from the sensor module 120 to the validation module 130, receives action to be performed by the validation module 130, sends action to be performed by the validation module and sends activation/ deactivation signal to the UV module 150.
[0026] In yet another embodiment the system includes a user interface 170 for sending request and receiving notification.
[0027] In one other embodiment of the present invention the information server 160 is communicably connected with the user interface 170 to send notification and to raise request for disinfecting the vehicle by a user.
[0028] Accordingly, Fig. 2 illustrates a high level flow chart of a preferred embodiment of the claimed process 200. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a method for disinfecting vehicle is provided. At step 210, request is received for disinfecting the vehicle by an input module. At step 220 presence of human inside the vehicle is detected by a sensor.
[0029] At Step 230 certain parameters are validated by a validation module communicably configured with the input module. In an embodiment of the present invention, the validation module validates the request based on the one or more inputs received from the sensor module therefrom, validates status of doors of the vehicle and procures one or more actions to be taken at a UV module for the user validated thereof.
[0030] At Step 240 certain action based on input from the validation module is performed by an action module.
[0031] At Step 250 dosage of ultraviolet radiation is calculated based on volume of internal space of the vehicle by an intelligent module and the UV module based on response of the action module is activated. In an embodiment of the present invention the UV module is calibrated inside the vehicle in a manner that rays of the UV module covers full internal space of the vehicle.
[0032] In yet another embodiment of the present invention the method includes steps of flashing ultraviolet radiation by the UV module in the internal space of the vehicle for a predetermined time after receiving input from the action module and sends notification to the information server after deactivation.
[0033] In one another embodiment of the present invention the method comprises steps of configuring a microcontroller with the UV module in a manner that the UV module flashes ultraviolet radiation for a predetermined duration with at least one wavelength ranging between 100 to 400 nm.
[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention the method includes connecting the sensor module, the validation module, the action module and the UV module with an information server such that the information server performs steps of receiving request for disinfecting the vehicle, gathering input from the sensor module on presence of human being inside the vehicle, providing input from the sensor module to the validation module, receiving action to be performed by the validation module, sending action to be performed by the validation module, and sending activation/ deactivation signal to the UV module.
[0035] In another embodiment of the present invention the method includes steps of configuring a user interface to send and request notifications.
[0036] In a preferred embodiment of the invention the method includes steps of connecting the information server with the user interface so as to send and receive notification and to raise request for disinfecting the vehicle.
[0037] In an exemplary non-limiting example of the present invention, a user who can be either a staff employed for disinfecting vehicle or one of the passenger or owner of the vehicle. In an embodiment, vehicle can be either road carrier, rail or metro carrier, water carrier or air carrier. While carriers containing large set of people can be disinfected once the carrier is stationed at any station (for example airport for aircraft), carriers with low capacity and those carriers that are used for small intervals can be disinfected at every interval or completion of ride. For example cabs or auto-rickshaws can be disinfected after completion of every ride.
[0038] The user can be either owner or owner’s employee or can be the user who intends to take ride for carriers with low capacity and those carriers that are used for small intervals or rides.
[0039] Once the user sends a request to disinfect vehicle, the request is received by an input device through an information server at Step 210.
[0040] At step 220 presence of human inside the vehicle is detected by a sensor.
[0041] At Step 230 certain parameters are validated by a validation module communicably configured with the input module. In an embodiment of the present invention, the validation module validates the request based on the one or more inputs received from the sensor module therefrom, validates status of doors of the vehicle and procures one or more actions to be taken at a UV module for the user validated thereof.
[0042] At Step 240 certain action based on input from the validation module is performed by an action module.
[0043] At Step 250 dosage of ultraviolet radiation is calculated based on volume of internal space of the vehicle by an intelligent module and the UV module based on response of the action module is activated. In an embodiment of the present invention the UV module is calibrated inside the vehicle in a manner that rays of the UV module covers full internal space of the vehicle.
[0044] In yet another embodiment of the present invention the method includes steps of flashing ultraviolet radiation by UV module in the internal space of the vehicle for a predetermined time after receiving input from the action module and sends notification to the information server after deactivation.
[0045] In one another embodiment of the present invention the method comprises steps of configuring a microcontroller with the UV module in a manner that the UV module flashes ultraviolet radiation for a predetermined duration with at least one wavelength ranging between 100 to 400 µm. In yet another embodiment the UV module can be any source that produces ultraviolet radiations.
[0046] In an embodiment of the present invention the method includes connecting the sensor module, the validation module, the action module and the UV module with an information server such that the information server performs steps of receiving request for disinfecting the vehicle, gathering input from the sensor module on presence of human being inside the vehicle, providing input from the sensor module to the validation module, receiving action to be performed by the validation module, sending action to be performed by the validation module, and sending activation/ deactivation signal to the UV module.
[0047] In another embodiment of the present invention the method includes steps of configuring a user interface to send and request notifications.
[0048] In a preferred embodiment of the invention the method includes steps of connecting the information server with the user interface so as to send and receive notification and to raise request for disinfecting the vehicle. In one other embodiment the completion of disinfection of the vehicle is notified to the user through the user interface.
[0049] Accordingly, Fig. 3 illustrates an exemplary example of the claimed system. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention a system for disinfecting vehicle 330 is provided. In an embodiment, the vehicle can be any carrier, for a non-limiting example, roadways, railways, metro, airways and waterways. Fig 3 demonstrates five non-limiting examples of the vehicle.
[0050] In an embodiment, the vehicles used for short journey or the vehicles used for hop journeys for a non-limiting example cab 330a and an auto-rickshaw 330b are used. For such vehicles a user can raise request for disinfecting vehicle through a user interface 310 and such request is received by information server 320. The information server then provides input to an input module 331 of the system for disinfecting vehicle 330.
[0051] In one another embodiment, vehicles used for long journeys or vehicles used by multiple passenger for a non-limiting example a metro or rail 330c or an aircraft 330d or a bus 330e, an employee of the carrier can raise request through the user interface 310 to disinfect the vehicle once the vehicle is parked at rail yard or hangars or bus stations or any parking facility. The request raised is received by information server 320 and is passed on to the input device 331 of the system for disinfecting vehicle 330.
[0052] In an embodiment, a passenger can also seek information from information server using the user interface 310 on the status of disinfection of the vehicle before taking ride.
[0053] The input module 331 then initiates disinfection process. The system has sensor module 332 that detects presence of human being inside the vehicle. In an embodiment, the sensor module 332 can also detect presence of any living being.
[0054] In an embodiment the system further includes a validation module 333, which is communicably connected with the input module 331. The validation module 333, validates the request based on the one or more inputs received from the sensor module 332 therefrom. If the sensor module 332 detects presence of human being or in one embodiment any living being for example a pet then the sensor module 332 sends information to validation module 333 so that validation module does not give provide activation of UV module 335 signal through an action module 334. The validation module 333 also validates if doors of vehicle is open. In case vehicle doors are open then the validation module 333 restricts activation of UV Module 335 through the action module 334. The validation module 333 upon confirmation from the sensor module 332 that there is no presence of human being or living being inside the vehicle and the doors of the vehicle are closed procures one or more actions to be taken at the UV module to initiate disinfection process for the vehicle.
[0055] In one embodiment of the present invention the action module 334 performs actions based on inputs from the validation module 333. Once the input from the validation module 333 is received to activate UV module 335 then an intelligent module 336 configured inside the UV module 335 calculates dosage of ultraviolet radiation based on volume of internal space of the vehicle, irradiation of the UV module 335 and duration for which disinfection is to take place. In an embodiment, the UV module 335 is configured to activate or deactivate based on the response of action module and is calibrated inside the vehicle in a manner that rays of the UV module 335 covers full internal space of the vehicle.
[0056] In one more embodiment of the present invention, the UV module 335 flashes ultraviolet radiations in the internal space of the vehicle for a predetermined time after receiving input from the action module 334 and sends notification to the information server after deactivation.
[0057] In another embodiment of the present invention the UV module 335 includes a microcontroller configured in a manner that the UV module 335 flashes ultraviolet radiation for a predetermined duration with at least one wavelength ranging between 100 to 400 nm.
[0058] In an embodiment of the present invention, the input module 331, the sensor module 332, the validation module 333, the action module 334 and the UV module 335 are communicably connected with an information server 320.
[0059] In a preferred embodiment the information server 320 receives request for disinfecting the vehicle, gathers input from the sensor module on presence of human being inside the vehicle, provides input from the sensor module 331 to the validation module 333, receives action to be performed by the validation module 333, sends action to be performed by the validation module 333 and sends activation/ deactivation signal to the UV module 335.
[0060] In yet another embodiment the system includes a user interface 310 for sending request and receiving notification.
[0061] In one other embodiment of the present invention the information server 320 is communicably connected with the user interface 310 to send notification and to raise request for disinfecting the vehicle by a user.
[0062] While the invention has been shown and described with reference to certain exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
[0063] In relation to the preceding specification, it is reiterated that the present disclosure and its advantages have been described with reference to exemplary embodiments and that, a person of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that various modifications and changes may be made, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, as set forth in the appended claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, it is re-emphasized that the preceding specification and figures are to be regarded as illustrative examples of the present disclosure, rather than in restrictive sense. All such possible modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.